Broccoli And Chicken With Cheese Tortellini Recipes

BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN WITH CHEESE TORTELLINI #RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring a large stock pot of water to boil.
• Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water and boil the tortellini for 7 minutes.
• Add the broccoli florets to the pasta water and continue to boil for 3 additional minutes. Drain and set aside. (You may have to adjust cooking time according to the type of tortellini used.)
• Save a cup of pasta water after you finish cooking thee tortellini. You may need it to thin out the sauce.
• While waiting for the pasta water to boil start working on the chicken.
• Slice chicken breasts into strips about 2 inches long by ½ inch wide.
• Put flour and 1 teaspoon of salt into a plastic bag, add the chicken strips and toss to coat.
• Shake off excess flour and sauté the chicken in oil over medium heat.
• Lightly brown the chicken on each side, cooking for 5 minutes. If the chicken isn't completely done it will finish cooking in the sauce. Cook the chicken in batches.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and sauté the garlic over low heat for about 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth and cream into the pan and boil to reduce until thick, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in the chicken, tortellini broccoli and Parmesan cheese, simmer for 2-3 minutes. (The flour we tossed the chicken in earlier will help to thicken the sauce). Add salt to taste.
• If your sauce is too think, thin it out with a little of the reserved pasta water. Don't add the entire cup at once. add just enough to get the consistency you need

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Boil tortellini in a large pot of water according to package directions. Add the broccoli to the water during the last minute of cooking. Drain tortellini and broccoli and set aside.
• In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add the cut up chicken breast, salt, and onion powder. Cook until slightly browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
• In the same pot over medium heat, add the butter, garlic, and flour, whisking until the mixture is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Continue whisking and pour in the milk. Increase heat until milk lightly bubbles and sauce thickens. Lower the heat and stir in the cheeses until they melt. Add in the tortellini, broccoli, and chicken. Serve warm.

CHEESY CHICKEN TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from skillet, and keep warm.
• In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; add broccoli. Cook and stir over medium heat about 3 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Add garlic to skillet; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• Add chicken broth and tortellini. Heat to simmering; cook 3 minutes. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted; stir in Parmesan cheese.
• Add chicken back to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

CHICKEN WITH TORTELLINI AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Fill a pot with water and place over high heat. Bring to a roiling boil.
• In a microwave-safe dish, combine oil, garlic, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Add chicken and microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
• When water boils, add tortellini to pot and stir. When water returns to a gentle boil, add broccoli and stir. Stir occasionally until tortellini is done, approximately 8-11 minutes Drain tortellini and broccoli in a colander. Do not rinse.
• Add sauce and chicken to pot. Add tortellini and 1/3 cup shredded cheese. Toss well to coat tortellini and broccoli and sauce.
• To serve, divide pasta and sauce between 4 bowls. Garnish with remaining cheese. If desired, season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.